robustness

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Recent Examples of robustness As part of vendor governance, vendors need to move from periodic vulnerability assessment to continuous monitoring of cybersecurity robustness and proactively declare the pen test findings of an independent auditor. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Improving robustness to these real-world environmental effects remains an important area for future development. New Atlas, 8 June 2026 There’s just not enough healthy talent on this Padres team, and not enough robustness in the farm system, to excite me about where things seem to be headed. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 Phosphorus is vital to root growth, and the more extensive the root system, the greater the capacity for absorbing water and minerals from the soil, increasing a plant’s overall robustness and readiness to flower. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 This high degree of symmetry enables performance gains across nearly all key robotics metrics, including trajectory tracking, energy efficiency, resilience to damage, robustness, and success in complex terrain navigation. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 The company also debuted a leaderboard for ranking generative AI models based on how their robustness against cybersecurity attacks. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Textile Exchange has published the first installment in a series of seven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at improving the robustness and quality of environmental impact data for raw material production across the apparel, fashion and textile industries. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness
Noun
  • With more than 2,000 excess deaths recorded over six days at the peak of the June heat, according to health authorities, France’s cultural resistance to AC has started to soften.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Without a course correction, this exodus will drain the state’s economic vitality.
    Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
  • The name change marked a shift from being part of the VivaMayr family to becoming an independent, forward-facing brand dedicated to longevity medicine and long-term vitality.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The stars are shining brightly on you, heightening your popularity and exuberance.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • When elation and exuberance reign, valuations are high and stocks are dangerous.
    James Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Opinions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and two other federal courts of appeals reflect the soundness of DHS's legal position.
    Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Bermuda shorts + colorful accessories Since summer is also synonymous with vibrancy, colorful accessories are a must.
    Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026
  • How can a sliver of that game day vibrancy be repeated on the average weekday?
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

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“Robustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robustness. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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